Vice President, Corporate Core - job 1 of 2

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

We’re looking for a VP of Product to transform how our Corporate Functions (Finance, HR, Legal, Payroll, FP&A, and Data & Analytics) work at scale. This leader will shape the platforms that power our people and our business, define the vision and strategy for our corporate platforms and transform them into intuitive, connected, intelligent systems that enable Versant to move faster and operate smarter.

You’ll sit at the intersection of technology, product, and business operations, shaping the tools that power our teams and executives every day. This leader will drive innovative approaches across all corporate functions, lead a team of product leaders, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure clear prioritization, strategic alignment, and successful execution.

This is a truly unique role, positioned at the center of technical innovation and product development to fuel fast-evolving business and commercial models.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance, HR, and Legal to define a shared product vision that supports business objectives and builds a modern, streamlined product ecosystem.
• Set strategic direction for the corporate product portfolio, aligned to a destination architecture and rationalization of legacy systems.
• Develop and deliver multi-year product roadmaps, balancing near-term priorities with long-term vision.
• Build scalable, reliable, and performant products, with continuous KPI measurement and monitoring to improve development and operations.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top product talent, fostering a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, accountability, and results.
• Apply Agile methodologies and partner with engineering leaders to drive iterative, high-quality software development.
• Oversee OCF and Capital budgets for the product portfolio, including labor, licensing, hosting, and support, while modeling ROI and productivity outcomes.
• Build credibility and influence across Versant by demonstrating thought leadership, product expertise, strong execution, and effective communication.

• Minimum 8 years of technical product management experience, with ownership of the full product lifecycle.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing Finance, HR, and Payroll systems.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in people management.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly in complex, rapidly changing environments.
• Influential leader who can build consensus and rally support in a matrixed organization.
• Balances collaboration and decisiveness, listening productively while driving outcomes.
• Strategic thinker with an action-oriented mindset, able to prioritize across multiple projects and pivot as needed.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to engage both technical and business audiences.
• Builds and sustains meaningful professional relationships with curiosity, collegiality, and openness to feedback.
• Experienced in supporting technology implementations, including business analysis, change management, and configurations.
• Comfortable working as part of a global, cross-functional team.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a Versant worksite 3 or more days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $220,000 - $325,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  

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Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

For LA County and City Residents Only:  NBCUniversal will consider for employment  qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner  consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.